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Vote early, through November 2

Early voting
Now through Monday, Nov. 2
Robert Crown Community Center, Rooms B/C
1801 Main St., Evanston
  • Mon.–Sat., Oct. 19–249 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Sun., Oct. 2510 a.m. – 4 p.m.
  • Mon.–Fri., Oct. 26–309 a.m. – 7 p.m.
  • Sat., Oct. 319 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Sun., Nov. 110 a.m. – 4 p.m.
  • Mon., Nov. 2 (final day)9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Election Day
Tuesday, Nov. 3
Polls open 6 a.m. – 7 p.m.

State law allows you to bring DPOE’s sample ballot with you into the voting booth.

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Honorable Robyn Gabel
Evanston Township Committeeperson

DPOE is your political organization on the front lines, working locally and nationwide. With our partners, we organize community members, knock doors, and make calls to get out the vote in key races to elect Democrats, take back the House, and save our democracy.

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Membership runs for the 2026-2027 cycle.

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October 2026 Events

Remember: Many hands make light work—and every election matters to our communities.

Join us for one of two remaining Saturday canvasses in Kenosha, Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional District. Help get out the vote in a district where Democrats could flip a congressional seat and win key state races this November. DPOE volunteers will coordinate rides, train you on the Minivan app, and answer questions. Meet at the DPOE office.

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2026 Voter Education Guide: Illinois Gubernatorial Election

Key Dates for Evanston Voters

The 2026 Illinois gubernatorial election is part of the midterm elections. This guide helps voters understand what to check before Election Day, where to find reliable information, and how to make a voting plan. Staying informed is an important part of participating in democracy.

  • October 6, 2026Voter registration closes for deputy registrars and local election officials.
  • October 18, 2026Last day to register to vote online.
  • October 19, 2026First day of early voting.
  • October 29, 2026Last day to request a mail ballot.
  • November 2, 2026Last day of early voting.
  • November 3, 2026Election Day and the last day to postmark mail ballots.
Election Resources Register to Vote
The 2026 Evanston Voting Locations table, listing all twenty-six numbered polling places. A text version is on the Election Resources page.

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Our purpose is to be accountable to Democrats residing within the attendance areas of School Districts 65 and 202; amplify the voices of those Democrats; elect progressive Democrats to local, state, and federal offices; coordinate activities with the Cook County Democratic Party and the Democratic Party of Illinois; and promote progressive ideals and elected officials.

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